Assistant Teacher — Early Childhood

Job overview

The Assistant Teacher works onsite in Yorkville, IL, for $16.25–$19 per hour. Children of America serves children from 6 weeks to 12 years through early learning and care programs. The role supports daily learning activities and helps maintain a safe, structured, positive environment for children. It contributes to children’s development and communication with families and the teaching team.

What you'll do

• Carry out daily lesson plans
• help create a safe and structured learning environment
• communicate with parents, children, and team members
• document and deliver child progress reports using technology
• set age-appropriate expectations
• respond empathetically to children’s emotions and parents’ needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant teacher

early childhood education

lesson plans

child development

classroom support

family communication

progress reports

yorkville il

children of america

$16.25–$19/hr

childcare discount

paid vacation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Internal career advancement
• 50% employee childcare discount
• educational assistance and T.E.A.C.H. scholarship partnerships
• referral bonuses
• medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability benefits
• 401(k)
• paid vacation and holidays.

Why this role

The posting describes an opportunity to grow into a Lead Teacher role.

About the employer

Children of America is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.